What Operating System Am I Using
Operating system
Detecting…
Detected from user agent and User-Agent Client Hints. Nothing is uploaded.
How to use
- Open the page — your operating system name and version appear at the top automatically.
- Read platform and Client Hints rows in the Details card for extra context.
- Click Copy to save the OS label for a support ticket or download page.
FAQ
What operating system am I using?
The headline shows your OS family and version — for example Windows 10, macOS 10.15.7, iOS 17.2, or Android 14 — parsed from your browser's user agent and Client Hints when available.
Is this the same as Settings → About?
Usually close, but browsers may round or freeze OS version strings for privacy. The About screen on your device is authoritative for updates; this page shows what websites see.
Why does it say Mac OS X on a new Mac?
Legacy user agent tokens still say Mac OS X even on Apple Silicon Macs. Client Hints platformVersion often carries a more accurate build number on Chromium browsers.
Can websites detect my OS wrong?
Yes — spoofing extensions, corporate images, or unusual browsers can misreport OS. This page reflects what your current browser exposes.
What is navigator.platform?
A legacy JavaScript field (for example Win32, MacIntel, iPhone). It is listed in Details for debugging but is less reliable than parsed OS name on modern browsers.
Is any data sent to a server?
No. OS detection runs entirely in your browser.
Introduction
What Operating System Am I Using puts your OS name and version front and center — Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, ChromeOS, and others — detected from the same signals websites use when you visit them.
OS version gates downloads, drivers, and web features ("Safari 16+", "Windows 11"). Knowing what your browser reports saves time when a site says your OS is unsupported but you believe you are up to date.
What this tool shows
| Field | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Headline | OS name + version (for example Android 14) |
| OS name | Parsed family (Windows, macOS, iOS, …) |
| OS version | Version string from user agent or Client Hints |
| Navigator platform | Legacy platform token |
| Device type | mobile, tablet, or desktop context |
Common use cases
- Choosing the right download — confirm Windows vs Mac vs Linux before clicking an installer link.
- Support — paste OS + version when an app asks for your environment.
- Debugging "unsupported OS" messages — compare the site's requirement with what this page shows.
- Remote help — ask someone to open this page and read one line instead of navigating Settings.
Best practices
- After an OS update, refresh the page to see whether the browser string changed.
- Pair with what browser am I using — many issues are browser-specific, not OS-specific.
- For device hardware, see what device am I using.
- For the full snapshot, open device info.